I bought 2 1 49mm for my europiccola 1 57mm for my LaMarzocco ridged double baskets (for NS Oscar)
Good value - I got the 2 when the seller was still selling them for $5 + shipping. Total for 2 was $18.5 (5x2 + 5+3.50). I notice he now sells em for $7.50 ea. I don't think you can beat getting a custom sized metal tamper at $12 with shipping anywhere. The only issue possible is that it is somewhat short. I also asked for a flat face for the 49mm and a convex face for the 57mm. I already had a starbucks 49mm tamper but it had a curved face, I wanted to try a flat face and I'm finding it works much better.
Unfortunately he sent the 57mm with flat face. It was mutually resolved and bottom line is I'm happy as a buyer. I don't expect to use the 57mm that much but since I've got ridged LM baskets I thought I'd give a $5 tamper a shot.
The best part is you can order whatever size you want - I probably could have asked for 49.5mm if I wanted. If you're gonna order multiple tampers with different faces, make sure that the order is confirmed.
Again for $12, with custom size, I think this is an excellent value.
His prices have gone up a bit since this thread began but are still very reasonable. He now offers two lengths - long (3.4" overall) and short (2.25" overall) - as well as choice of flat or convex base, all aluminum or aluminum handle/stainless steel base - and base diameters from 49mm to 58mm.
I'm very happy w/the long handle, flat/ss base, 51mm I ordered for my Gaggia Factory... Nice appearance, finish, balance & heft for a very reasonable price. (I've no connection with this seller - just a customer who took a chance on buying from him and was very pleased with the product & value.)
turo0002 Senior Member Joined: 2 Mar 2008 Posts: 5 Location: MSP
Espresso: La Pavoni Europiccola... Grinder: Mazzer mini (2004) Roaster: Poppery II
Posted Sat May 17, 2008, 7:23am Subject: Re: Tamper -- Inexpensive (diameter to specification e.g. 51mm)
An update...
I am pleased with the short (2.25" length) tamper, which I purchased from the seller. The diameter of the tamper accurately matched my specification.
The short tamper is relatively easily insertable/removable from the throat of my hopperless grinder. However, I wish I had purchased the long (3.4" length) tamper, and still may do so. . . .
(I've no connection with this seller - just a customer who took a chance on buying from him and was very pleased with the product & value.)
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